As of the time of writing, 2 weeks has passed since the start of our circuit breaker period due to Covid-19. For many of use, we have not been able to do exercise that we usually do in the gym or in the pool. Though we have always been told that physical inactivity is bad…
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We call it many things from pooping, passing motion, to number 2. Most physios don’t address this issue. However, good bowel habits are key to having good health, mood, and quality of life. Many people in Singapore suffers from constipation. It is important to discuss why you should have good bowel habits and how you…
Foam rolling is a common tool used nowadays in gyms and clinics. However, there are many claims of what it can do such as breaking up knots or releasing your fascia. In this blog, we will be talking about what rolling does and doesn’t do to you. What Foam Rolling DOESN’T do DOES NOT break…
The hamstring is a group of muscles located at the back of our thighs. Hamstring tightness is a problem that plagues those of us living a sedentary life. As we sit upwards to eight hours a day, our hamstrings are in a shortened position for most of the day. As a result of this, the…
RICE is an acronym, and it stands for: Rest – Avoid using the injured area Ice – Using an ice pack to the injured area to control any swelling and inflammation. Note that you should avoid letting the ice pack touch your skin directly to avoid ice burns Compress – applying a tight wrapping to…
So, you have injured yourself and your doctor has suggested that you do surgery. You are considering it because it seems like nothing else will work. In severe cases, surgery is indeed a necessary solution. It is okay to feel nervous or fearful about surgery. One of the things that can help you feel better…
Calling all the hairdressers! We all might think being hairstylist or hairdresser is so cool. However, do you that they always experience back ache and hand pain? This blogpost we will share about the occupational hazards of hairdressers and how they can prevent it. Typical Conditions Attributing to Hairdressing The nature of work as hairdressers…
What is texting neck? Texting neck is a term coined by a US chiropractor which refers to the neck pain that resulted from repetitive strain caused by excessive use of mobile phones or handheld devices. With the increasing use of mobile phones among young teenagers and even kids, we are seeing a trend of patients…
While running shoes look remarkably similar to trainers and other sports shoes, it is quite different in how it is made. Even within the category, there are many different types which are meant for different distances, different surfaces, or for different types of foot postures. We are going to discuss how you should choose one…
What is good posture? My colleague and I have authored many articles about posture. Some of them was about sway back posture, sleeping posture, or bad posture. In each of these we usually tell you that you need to avoid certain things. However, does good posture exist? What is good posture? Posture is defined as…
